CPT 27448 Fee Schedule
Healthcare providers use this code to document and receive reimbursement for visits that address high-level medical decision-making, often including multiple diagnoses or prescription management.
| Key Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Service Type | • Surgery • Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System |
| Common Place of Service | • 21 - Inpatient Hospital • 22 - On Campus Outpatient Hospital |
| Common Modifiers | • None • RT - Right side of body • LT - Left side of body |
| Complexity Level | High |
| Medicare Fee Schedule | View Medicare rates for 27448 |
National average reimbursement for CPT 27448 by major payers:
$1,132.15
$1,104.65
$1,105.21
$1,374.73
| Payer | Code | Rate | NPI | Tax ID | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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United | 27448 | $6588.00 | 1770180986 - AUDUBON AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER LLC, AUDUBON ASC AT ST. FRANCIS | 841482638 - (CO) AUDUBON AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER, LLC. | CO | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27448 | $5963.00 | 1013539709 - BSC BILTMORE LLC | 850820003 - (AZ) BSC BILTMORE LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27448 | $2340.00 | 1962459610 - CENTRAL TEXAS DAY SURGERY CENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 752477808 - (TX) CENTRAL TEXAS DAY SURGERY CENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27448 | $4061.00 | 1568776615 - CEDAR PARK SURGERY CENTER, LLC | 272533497 - (TX) CEDAR PARK SURGERY CENTER LLC | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27448 | $4077.00 | 1962663559 - GASTROINTESTINAL ASSOCIATES ENDOSCOPY CENTER, LLC | 262157335 | WI | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27448 | $4297.00 | 1962435990 - NORTHERN MONMOUTH REGIONAL SURGERY CENTER LLC, CENTER FOR BONE AND JOINT SURGERY | 201026094 - (NJ) NORTHERN MONMOUTH REGIONAL SURGERY CENTER LLC | NJ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27448 | $1860.00 | 1154442630 - GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES PA, GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES ENDOSCOPY UNIT | 561972669 - (NC) GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES, PA | NC | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27448 | $3213.00 | 1528622321 - PREMIER-COVENANT ASTC LLC, PREMIER AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER | 834550993 - (TN) PREMIERCOVENANT ASTC LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27448 | $6087.00 | 1427003052 - EYE SURGERY CENTER OF NASHVILLE LLC | 621872622 - (TN) EYE SURGERY CENTER OF NASHVILLE LLC | TN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27448 | $5315.00 | 1316949415 - NEWPORT BEACH SURGERY CENTER, LLC, NEWPORT BEACH SURGERY CENTER | 330488134 - (CA) NEWPORT BEACH SURGERY CENTER LLC | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27448 | $6224.00 | 1043275183 - FOREST AMBULATORY SURGICAL ASSOCIATES LLC, FOREST SURGERY CENTER | 942934248 - (CA) FOREST AMBULATORY SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, LP | CA | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27448 | $8768.00 | 1487059002 - RIVERWALK ASC, LLC, RIVERWALK ASC | 472075991 | FL | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27448 | $5012.00 | 1902401748 - LANDMARK SURGICAL SUITES, LLC | 851130696 - (IN) LANDMARK SURGICAL SUITES LLC | IN | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27448 | $2467.00 | 1285333914 - ARIZONA SURGICAL SPECIALISTS CENTER, LLC, ARIZONA SURGICAL SPECIALISTS CENTER, LLC - SCOTTSDALE | 760737449 - (AZ) ARIZONA SURGICAL SPECIALISTS CENTER LLC | AZ | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 27448 | $2737.00 | 1164476933 - NOVAMED SURGERY CENTER OF SAN ANTONIO LP, AMERICAN SURGERY CENTER | 204400460 - (TX) NOVAMED SURGERY CENTER OF SAN ANTONIO LP | TX | Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (261QA1903X) |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
United | 99202 | $100.00 | 1234567890 | 1234567890 | CA | Cardiologist |
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CPT 27448 vs. Other Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System Codes
The CPT 27448 code is part of the Surgery services used for Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System. It represents a moderate-complexity encounter and is one of several codes that vary based on time spent, level of medical decision-making, and documentation requirements.
The CPT 27448 code involves more provider time and moderate medical decision-making, unlike lower-level codes that require less time and simpler assessments. It typically includes multiple diagnoses, medication management, or test interpretation, leading to higher reimbursement and more detailed documentation requirements.
| Code | Complexity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 27448-CPT | High | Osteotmy,Femr,Shft/Supracndy;Wo Fix |
| 27450-CPT | High | Osteotomy Femur W Fixation Unilat |
| 27454-CPT | High | Osteotomy Femur Mult W Realignment |
| 27457-CPT | High | Osteotomy, Proximal Tibia, Including Fibular Excision Or Osteotomy (Includes Correction Of Genu Varus (Bowleg) Or Genu Valgus (Knock-Knee)); After Epiphyseal Closure |
What is a fee schedule?
A fee schedule is a list of fixed prices that healthcare providers charge for specific services, including CPT 27448. These prices vary depending on payer type (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance), geographic location, and provider contracts.
Understanding the 27448 fee schedule helps patients estimate costs and providers optimize billing for accurate reimbursements.
Factors that affect fee schedules
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